Family: Cyperaceae
Author: Steud.
Bibliography: Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 23 (1854)
Year: 1854
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Cyperus
Vegetable: False
Observations: Japan to Himalaya
Description
Asian Flatsedge (Cyperus microiria)
Asian flatsedge, known scientifically as Cyperus microiria, is a notable species within the Cyperaceae family. This plant was first described in the mid-19th century, precisely documented in “Syn. Pl. Glumac.” in 1854 by the author Steud.
The geographical range of the Asian flatsedge spans a wide arc across Asia, from the temperate climates of Japan to the mountainous regions of the Himalayas. This broad distribution illustrates the plant’s adaptability to various environmental conditions and its significant presence in diverse ecosystems.
Cyperus microiria is part of the larger sedge family, which is distinguished by grass-like, flowering plants often growing in moist habitats. Members of the Cyperaceae family are integral to their ecosystems, providing critical habitat and food sources for a variety of wildlife, and they also play an important role in water filtration and soil stabilization.
The common name, Asian flatsedge, hints at its preferred growing conditions and physical characteristics. Typically, this plant favors wetlands, ditches, and other damp environments where it can be commonly found growing alongside other moisture-loving plants.
In summary, Cyperus microiria is a resilient and ecologically significant species that thrives in varied Asian landscapes, from Japan’s lush wetlands to the towering Himalayas. Its distinctive presence and adaptability underscore its role within the Cyperaceae family and the larger botanical world.
Common Names
Eng: asian flatsedge
En: Asian flatsedge
It: Zigolo giapponese
Synonyms
- Cyperus rectangularis ((Kük.) Bennet)
- Cyperus amuricus var. textorii ((Miq.) Kük.)
- Cyperus textorii (Miq.)
- Cyperus iria var. parviflorus (Miq.)
- Cyperus iria var. rectangularis (Kük.)
Distribution
- Assam (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- India (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Japan (native)
- Korea (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Nepal (native)
- Thailand (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- Connecticut (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
- Kentucky (introduced)
- Maryland (introduced)
- Masachusettes (introduced)
- New Jersey (introduced)
- New York (introduced)
- Ohio (introduced)
- Pennsylvania (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
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Fruit
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Habit
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Flower
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Taken Feb 6, 2020 by Nembai Melody (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2715429)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305180-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Cyperus microiria Steud.)